Pinecastle Records' latest single for Tidalwave Road is one written by their banjo picker and lead singer, Ben Parker, about a fiesty female known as Black Smoke Annie. This quartet comes from southeastern Kentucky, and if they have tidal wave troubles
Turnberry Records has released a new single from C.J. Lewandowski, featuring Del and Ronnie McCoury, that will thrill traditional bluegrass lovers down to their toes. It's a contemporary remake of a genuine classic from 1959, and the ill-fated partnership between Red
Madeline Dierauf, fiddler and vocalist with The Wilder Flower, was celebrated this week with the Key to the City in her hometown of Brevard, NC, along with a proclamation announcing this as Madeline Dierauf Week in Brevard. The distinction came her
With a new album, Lovin', Fightin', Losin' Sleep, due later this month with Billy Blue Records, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers have a new single to share today. Of the project's title, Mullins says that he expects that listeners will
Dutch bluegrass fiddler Tijmen Veelenturf is launching a new instructional camp this summer in The Netherlands. Billed as Bluegrass Zomercamp, it will be held August 29-31 at Camping De Oude Boomgaard near the city of Oudewater in the Utrecht province. On hand
Jason Burleson, founding banjo man with Blue Highway, has a new single on his own, a rare but special occurrence in bluegrass music. It's one he wrote with his wife, Courtney, called Free To Go, available now online. Studio assistance came
Northern England's The Often Herd have been announced as the recipients of the 2025 IBMA International Band Performance Grant, an award that assists non-US bluegrass performers to expand their audience in this country. The band, obviously, takes their name as a
Special Consensus has reached a milestone few collaborations of any sort attain in the music business. From humble beginnings, under the leadership of banjo player Greg Cahill, the band is celebrating 50 years of bluegrass under that name in 2025. With
No matter how much we achieve in life, it remains a special thrill to see our children or grandchildren excel in their own lives, careers, or families. It's especially rewarding if they've gone into the same field as we have,
Ozark grassers Lindley Creek are back with another choice single for Pinecastle Records, showing off their songwriting skills and family harmony in the process. We've been strong on this group for some time for their clever original songs, and the
